Regional Manager – Kotli

READ Foundation; Mirpur Division; On-site; PKR 3,200,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

READ Foundation is seeking a Regional Leader to drive educational, operational and financial performance across Kotli’s school and college network. You will set strategy, oversee curricula and enrolment, and ensure sustainable growth with strong governance.

The role requires 8–10 years of educational management experience and a Master’s degree, with a track record of building partnerships and managing budgets. Islamabad-based, with field leadership in Kotli.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required in Education, Social Sciences, Management Sciences or related discipline.
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in educational management.
• Experience leading regional educational performance, budgets and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall regional educational, operational and financial performance through approved plans and KPIs.
• Drive teaching quality, literacy, numeracy, Tarbiyah, STEAM, digital learning and school improvement.
• Achieve enrolment and retention targets and lead regional expansion with approved innovations.
• Oversee budgets, fee recovery, arrears, cost efficiency, financial controls and asset management.
• Lead, coach and evaluate regional teams and strengthen staff capabilities.
• Strengthen parent engagement, community relationships and local partnerships; lead fundraising initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs, reporting, safeguarding referrals and risk management; escalate decisions as required.

Skills

Strategic planning

People development

Financial oversight

Data-led decision-making

Education

Master’s degree in Education / Social Sciences / Management Sciences

Job description

Lead and remain accountable for the overall educational, operational, people and financial performance of READ Foundation's regional school and college network in Kotli. Drive school improvement, enrolment, retention, financial sustainability, Tarbiyah and responsible growth. Lead regional teams to achieve approved performance targets, ensure compliance, and exercise delegated authority with clear reporting and accountability to the delegated authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional Leadership & Performance: Lead overall regional educational, operational and financial performance through approved plans, measurable KPIs, school improvement initiatives and accountability for results.
• Educational Quality & Development: Drive SLO-based teaching, literacy, numeracy, Tarbiyah, STEAM, digital learning and continuous school improvement in coordination with specialist teams.
• Enrolment, Growth & Sustainability: Achieve approved enrolment and retention targets, reduce dropout, improve school viability and lead responsible regional expansion, including infrastructure assessments and approved innovations.
• Financial & Operational Management: Oversee budgets, fee recovery, arrears, cost efficiency, financial controls, school administration, asset management, safe facilities, regulatory compliance and operational readiness.
• People Leadership: Lead, coach and evaluate regional teams, strengthen staff capabilities, address performance gaps and ensure measurable results and accountability.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Institutional Development: Strengthen parent engagement, community relationships and local partnerships; lead fundraising initiatives through Taleem Dost to support educational access, institutional development and sustainable growth.
• Governance, Reporting & Decision-Making: Monitor regional KPIs through verified school data, field reviews and SMS reporting; ensure safeguarding referrals and risk management, implement corrective actions, exercise delegated authority, coordinate with relevant divisions and elevate performance issues and decisions requiring approval to the delegated authority.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in educational management.

Knowledge/Skills

• Strategic planning, educational and school leadership.
• People development, coaching and change management.
• Financial oversight, operational compliance and risk management.
• Data-led decision-making, SMS reporting and coordination.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and test in Islamabad.
• Internal candidates can apply through the proper channel with NOC from the relevant department head.
• No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in a test/interview.
• READ Foundation reserves the right to stop/abolish its recruitment process.
• Local candidates will be given preference.

Requirements

• Requires you to add current salary information.
• Requires a minimum of 8 years of experience